I'm considering buying a pair of 8NTs to put in a room that is mostly decorated with authentic art deco pieces, an era that predates metal grills! Anyone have any success in replacing the metal grills with acoustic cloth? Advice appreciated
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Yes,
it can be streached over the bracket with the grille removed... -
Originally posted by Andrew M Ward
"streached"? Ouch! Sounds painful! :lol:Comment
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Thanks! Got any leads on good-looking acoustic cloth?Originally posted by Andrew M WardComment
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Fairly loosely woven or knitted acrylic cloths are the best for sound transmittal.
If you choose something fancy or a tight weave - you will muffle the sound,. particularly in the mid and high frequencies.Comment
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I'm currently building a sub. It's a sealed box, and the sub I'm using is a Dayton RSS315HO-4. The box that I'm using has the sub frame flush with the outside of the box, but the surround sticks above that, about a 1/2" or so (I haven't actually measured it at this point). I'll need a grill... -
I have to make some grills for my kit 61s (my current woofers have been broom-handle magnets :O ), and the typical mdf grills are going to have some issues, since the baffle is relatively narrow there will be diffraction issues, etc. Looking at metal mesh from mcmastercarr.com, are there any issues... -
Hello all,
I'm always replying to other threads but rarely starting one so here it goes!.
What is your take on speaker grills?. Do you use yours or do you remove them....much to the chagrin of your better half!!??. Are yours ALWAYS off?. I thought of removing mine today and did... -
First of all, let me say that I think that I hate this hobby!, or whatever is. :P It's more like an addiction! After getting my Stentorians done, I had to build something else, and now the hunt is on.
And, more importantly, I HAVE to have a reason to go out there and just listen to them. 8)
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I feel the grills on the 683's are the cheapest I have ever seen.I have broken 2 pins on each speaker cab And I just replaced the grills and now have broken pins again.Sometimes when I watch a bluray that has a lot of bass , I can actually feel the air in my seating position from the flow port.Is this...
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